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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
1
John Curley sought for armed robbery in Oklahoma after a jury verdict found him guilty of intent to murder in a Wilkie shooting at Milan o ranch on February 3. A five year suspended sentence was imposed and Sheriff C A Woodward served a warrant for Corley, who remains jailed awaiting trial.
C S Miles longtime Rockdale public schools superintendent announces candidacy for Milam County superintendent of public instruction on July 27 1940 primary. Support from Rochdale and county citizens cited, noting his training intelligence and administrative ability. Turn to page 4.
Officers and directors of the Cham ber of Commerce were re elected without change after the annual banquet. Ben Reichert remains president with John Jeter as 1st vice president and Ray Burke as 2nd vice president. John Haygood continues as treasurer. Directors listed include George Banzhaf F J Beckerman F G Blake C A Brady Ray Burke E B Camp N L Caperton E C Cole Albert Collins Alvin Dusek Lester Glass L F Gohmert R G Grabein Leland Green J W Hagood J R Hays J B Henderson A M Horstmann John Jeter R D McLane Ray O Neill E A Perrin B I Reichert and F E Woodruff.
On Friday March 22 the world marks Good Friday the anniversary of Christ's death. Christians should honor the day with reverent services and business closures. many churches hold noon to eight o clock observances and Father T F O Sullvan urges proper respect noting Easter depends on Good Friday.
On Sunday morning March 17 Rev J W Mills will start a series at First Methodist Church on the Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Weekday evenings through March at 7 50 feature 24 sermons with a Sunday 7 50 session focusing on Gethsemane and the Arrest.
Mrs Joe Gregory of Houston visited Mrs Belle Stalworth this weekend in a social call.
C B Kennon, 87, died at his home in Marlow after a three month illness. Born in Georgia in 1852, he moved to Texas at 21 then to Alabama in 1906 where he married Elizabeth Hire. He later returned to Texas to spend his life. Funeral on Saturday at 4 p m Walkers Creek Baptist Church. Burial Walkers Creek cemetery. Survived by five children Nellie Louis Joseph Pat and Mrs S J Knowon.
Mrs. Fred Reno hosted a Sunday dinner for W. T. Caldwell’s 19th birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Melvii Allday, R. M. Gredde, Wallace Davis, C. P. Davis, and James Brogd.
Teachers in the church division sponsor a Parent Teacher meeting Thursday afternoon March 21 at 4 in the Junior Intermediate room. Theme is interpreting Easter for the children.
John Corley indicted for attempted murder in a near fatal shooting of rancher John Wilkie near Milano on February 8. Trial began in district court with defense by John Watson and prosecution by W A Morrison. The recused judge and the jury list are noted with sequence of events from the Wilkie ranch to Temple and Cameron where Corley surrendered.
Frank Bartek pled guilty to driving while intoxicated after a Grand Jury indictment. Judge Graham Gillis sentenced him to six months in the Texas penitentiary, reportedly Milam County’s first such confinement for DWI. Bartek previously crashed three machines and a telephone pole in three blocks on February 17.
The Marek Burns Funeral Home announces a formal opening in Cameron on March 16 and 17. It is described as a new, modern residential funeral home with permanent Burial Association benefits and located on Highway 77 two blocks north of the Federal Building. The public will hear more about the opening in the coming days.
Trent Nabours Emma Julia Akers and Mrs Joe Gerrick residents of Sam Houston State Teachers College spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends in Cameron.
Mr and Mrs F E Jackson visited Mrs Jacksons parents Mr and Mrs Lee Josy of Hearne Sunday in a family gathering.
The Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann in Texas marks fifty years of fraternal benefits with a March 3601 and 3602 program. Since 1890 the order has grown to 356 lodges and about 20 000 members within Texas. A weekend celebration in San Antonio includes a 7 20 pm concert initiation dance bowling free lunch concerts a grand ball and remarks by state figures. Sub committees report plans and confidence in a successful Golden Jubilee at Zepplen Lodge 262 Sharp Texas.
Mrs Leland Denson hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club on March 5 with guests including Mrs Conn Moody Mrs Earl Burke Mrs Bob Bennett Mrs Dero Jenkins Mrs Penn Wolf and Mrs James Watson. Mrs Cland Triggs won high prize among members and Mrs Earl Burke among guests. A fruit blossom decorf salad plate was served.
Mr and Mrs L Buller of Bropk shire and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Gohmert.
RK A Woodsie Devers, Milam County Treasurer, announces in Cameron Daily Herald his candidacy to succeed himself in the office. He cites a record of service and public support across Milam County as the basis for his bid in the July 27 1940 primary.
The Marek Burns Funeral Home announces its formal opening in Cameron located two blocks north of the Federal building on highway 77. Billy Marek and Bill Burns bring decades of funeral service experience to Cameron with a residential facility, ambulance and hearse, and extended visiting hours March 16 and 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to tour the new facility and meet the staff.
Finland agrees to surrender at 11 a m Finnish time on the blood stained Mannerheim line after Soviet pressure ends the war. Foreign Minister Tanner laments the collapse and accuses England France of duplicity. Sweden blamed in Allied capitals as Hitler’s shadow falls across the Baltic with the Moscow treaty terms stripping defense lines and strategic points.
R. F. E. Jackson of the Department of Government at Texas State College for Women Denton will speak on Co operation to the Cameron Parental Teacher Association Wednesday March 20 at 3 45 PM in the high school auditorium. The talk is free and public invited by Mrs William Hefley PTA president who invites attendance. Jackson also meets Cameron Rotary Club at noon and speaks at Yee High School at 11 o clock.
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